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The Rolling Stones
About You Can't Always Get What You Want
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" is a song by the Rolling Stones on their 1969 album Let It Bleed. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it was named as the 100th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in its 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" before dropping a place the next year.
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I saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she would meet her connectionAt her feet was her footloose manNo, you can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometime you findYou get what you needI saw her today at the receptionA glass of wine in her handI knew she was gonna meet her connectionAt her feet was her footloose manYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes you might findYou get what you needBut I went down to the demonstrationTo get your fair share of abuseSinging, "We're gonna vent our frustrationIf we don't we're gonna blow a fifty-amp fuse"You can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes well you just might findYou get what you needI went down to the Chelsea drugstoreTo get your prescription filledI was standing in line with Mr. JimmyAnd man, did he look pretty illWe decided that we would have a sodaMy favorite flavor, cherry redI sung my song to Mr. JimmyYeah, and he said one word to me, and that was "dead"I said to himYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes you just might findYou get what you needYou get what you need, yeah, oh babyI saw her today at the receptionIn her glass was a bleeding manShe was practiced at the art of deceptionWell I could tell by her blood-stained handsYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes you just might findYou just might findYou get what you needYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantYou can't always get what you wantBut if you try sometimes you just might findYou just might findYou get what you need, oh yeah
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »
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Blues Rock, Country Rock
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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Lyrics © Abkco Music Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Origin & Year"You Can't Always Get What You Want" song by The Rolling Stones is from their 1969 album "Let It Bleed". |
Song InspirationIt is rumored that the song was inspired by Mick Jagger's then-romantic partner, Marianne Faithfull, who had developed a strong drug addiction. |
Musical ArrangementThe song begins with a boys' choir from the London Bach Choir, performing an introductory verse, which was a surprising and innovative inclusion in a rock song of that era. |
Lengthy ReleaseAt 7 minutes and 28 seconds, the song is one of The Rolling Stones' longest on any of their studio albums. |
Live Performance DebutThe live debut of the song was at the London's Hyde Park in 1969. It was performed just two days after the tragic death of the band's founder, Brian Jones, and the song was dedicated to him. |
Chart PerformanceDespite its length and unconventional beginning, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" hit number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. |
Song ThemeThe song reflects the idea of accepting what life gives you and making the most of it; articulating that while you might not get what you want, you often get what you need. |
Cover VersionsMany artists have covered this song, including Aretha Franklin, Luther Allison, Ituana and Britney Spears. |
Political UsageThe song received significant media attention during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Campaign when it was regularly played at Donald Trump's political rallies, despite the band's public objections. |
Film & TV AppearancesThe song has been featured in several movies and TV shows including "The Big Chill," "Flight," "TwentyFourSeven," and in the season finale of "Californication." |
Production DetailsThe organs in the song were played by Al Kooper, who also played the piano. The French horn was provided by an uncredited performer. Jimmy Miller produced the song. |
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